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<blockquote data-quote="recoveringenabler" data-source="post: 638901" data-attributes="member: 13542"><p>GM, many of us here suffer from a form of PTSD. One cannot live in such chaos, drama and unrelenting stress without it having some kind of negative consequence. My understanding of it is that all of that continuing fear creates a new neuro pathway in our brains where we immediately go when we are faced with any kind of anxiety. The problem with that is that we stay stuck in the fight or flight response which sends continuing waves of stress hormones throughout our bodies which, over time, can do some real damage to us. For me, after realizing all of that, I made every attempt to recreate a new neuro pathway by learning different ways to respond to stress, thereby re-training my brain to NOT go to that fearful, anxious ridden place of high anxiety. It was a process, but one can change those responses. The body has a remarkable ability to heal itself, you can change this. </p><p></p><p>You've been in a war of sorts for a long time and you're battle weary. It is exhausting and depleting and robs us of the quality of life that we not only deserve, but have to have to move ahead in a healthy, joyful, calm way. Even the simple act of going for a walk can shift the energy. Take a bath. Meditate. Do deep breathing, which will calm you down immediately. Listen to calming music. Put on a yoga video and do a half hour of yoga. Find a meditation on youtube and listen to it. Get yourself what COM calls a toolbox. An arsenal of things we do when the anxiety gets to be too much for us. So when you are confronted with all the fears, you have something right there in front of you to use to make yourself feel better. It works. Acupuncture worked well for me too, it is a very good means to reduce stress. </p><p></p><p>Hang in there, you've been traumatized. It's helpful to recognize that and to find ways to heal from it. Sending warm hugs.........</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="recoveringenabler, post: 638901, member: 13542"] GM, many of us here suffer from a form of PTSD. One cannot live in such chaos, drama and unrelenting stress without it having some kind of negative consequence. My understanding of it is that all of that continuing fear creates a new neuro pathway in our brains where we immediately go when we are faced with any kind of anxiety. The problem with that is that we stay stuck in the fight or flight response which sends continuing waves of stress hormones throughout our bodies which, over time, can do some real damage to us. For me, after realizing all of that, I made every attempt to recreate a new neuro pathway by learning different ways to respond to stress, thereby re-training my brain to NOT go to that fearful, anxious ridden place of high anxiety. It was a process, but one can change those responses. The body has a remarkable ability to heal itself, you can change this. You've been in a war of sorts for a long time and you're battle weary. It is exhausting and depleting and robs us of the quality of life that we not only deserve, but have to have to move ahead in a healthy, joyful, calm way. Even the simple act of going for a walk can shift the energy. Take a bath. Meditate. Do deep breathing, which will calm you down immediately. Listen to calming music. Put on a yoga video and do a half hour of yoga. Find a meditation on youtube and listen to it. Get yourself what COM calls a toolbox. An arsenal of things we do when the anxiety gets to be too much for us. So when you are confronted with all the fears, you have something right there in front of you to use to make yourself feel better. It works. Acupuncture worked well for me too, it is a very good means to reduce stress. Hang in there, you've been traumatized. It's helpful to recognize that and to find ways to heal from it. Sending warm hugs......... [/QUOTE]
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